Medication Diversion Prevention Coordinator

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

This position provides oversight and direction for the medication diversion surveillance program. Oversees the investigation process of suspected medication diversion incidents. Leads and organizes the Organizations Medication Diversion Response and the Medication Safety and Security Committee. Participates in continuous improvement, education, and planning activities. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) of the following required: Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in clinical practice and demonstrated involvement with medication diversion prevention and/or medication use process improvement required.
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first.
Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in electronic medication tracking systems and inventory management systems (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell) preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains a comprehensive surveillance program to detect potential medication diversion.
Optimizes the use of reports and functionality of available technology to prevent and identify medication diversion.
Develops audit processes and conducts regularly scheduled audits to identify medication diversion in the various medication use processes.
Performs trend analysis and assessments of available information to identify medication diversion activities.
Oversees/performs a preliminary investigation of identified potential medication diversion (e.g. controlled substance discrepancies, eyewitness reports, hot-line tips, etc.) in collaboration with Human Resources, the appropriate department manager (e.g. Nurse Manager) or physician leader, within established timelines.
Compiles and evaluates the findings from the preliminary investigation and determines if potential diversion exists.
Coordinates with Human Resources, the department manager / physician leader if immediate action must be taken (e.g. impaired employee).
Works collaboratively in determining next steps after a preliminary investigation and coordinates these activities
Completes and maintains documentation of all investigational activities and actions.
Presents findings to appropriate leadership and stakeholders.
Identifies opportunities for continued improvement in detecting and preventing medication diversion and discusses these with the Director and/or other applicable stakeholders.
Provides leadership and actively participates in multidisciplinary educational activities involving medication diversion.
Assists in the development and delivery of annual training and education involving medication diversion.
Assures that departmental and institutional policies related to medication diversion are accurate and current
Participates in both short and long-term planning for the department.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.